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Psychologic factors in scleroderma.

Jennifer A Haythornthwaite1, Leslie J Heinberg, Lynanne McGuire

  • 1Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 101 Meyer, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. jhaytho1@jhmi.edu

Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America
|July 5, 2003
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Cognitive behavioral (CB) interventions show promise for chronic pain and rheumatologic conditions. Further research is needed to understand their impact on scleroderma patients, including pain, depression, and functioning.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Rheumatology
  • Medical Humanities

Background:

  • Cognitive behavioral (CB) interventions are established for chronic pain and rheumatologic conditions.
  • Current CB interventions show limited effects on depression and unclear impacts on functioning in some patient groups.
  • Scleroderma presents unique challenges including pain, depression, and concerns about disfigurement, impacting physical and psychosocial functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of CB interventions on pain, depression, disfigurement concerns, and physical/psychosocial functioning in scleroderma patients.
  • To explore the potential of minimal-contact and internet-delivered CB therapies for rare diseases like scleroderma.
  • To inform optimal care strategies for individuals with this debilitating illness.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of existing literature on CB interventions for chronic pain and rheumatologic syndromes.
  • Analysis of data from headache and dental/facial pain patient populations regarding minimal-contact CB therapy.
  • Identification of key psychologic factors relevant to scleroderma quality of life.

Main Results:

  • CB interventions effectively reduce pain and improve psychosocial functioning in chronic illness, particularly rheumatologic conditions.
  • Minimal-contact CB therapy may alleviate pain but has less clear effects on overall functioning.
  • Psychologic factors such as pain, depression, and distress about disfigurement are significant in scleroderma.

Conclusions:

  • CB interventions hold potential for managing psychologic aspects of scleroderma, including pain, depression, and disfigurement distress.
  • Future research should focus on disease-specific CB interventions, potentially delivered online, for scleroderma.
  • Understanding the impact of CB interventions on scleroderma patients' quality of life is crucial for effective management.